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APPLICATION INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED DEADLINES
UNDERGRADUATE – BFA ADMISSIONS
While DI accepts BFA applications on a rolling basis, early applications ensure preferential consideration in the application and registration process.
- Summer 2021 application deadline – May 5, 2021
- Fall 2021 Early Decision Application Deadline – April 5, 2021
- Fall 2021 application deadline – August 25, 2021
GRADUATE – MID ADMISSIONS
Fall 2021
The recommended deadline for submitting completed graduate application materials is August 9, 2021. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered in the order they are received, if space remains.
Questions? We are here to help
We understand that questions may arise when filling out your application. Our Admissions team is ready to help you. If you have questions at any time during this process, please email Admissions or call us at 858-566-1200.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT
Design Institute of San Diego (DI) does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender. DI also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about noncompliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at TitleIX@disd.edu. For a complete copy of the policy or for more information, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/index.html.